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GY53 UBC

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,013 mi
Last recorded130,013 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 120,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding on hand brake (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,063 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,004 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,403 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

has a small cut in tyre N/S/F

nearside dip patten poor

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside dip patten poor

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,326 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,021 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GY53 UBC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 UBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY53 UBC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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